The Count of Monte Cristo, Chapter 66 summary
Chapter 66 of 117 · Volume 3 · 13 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 66, Danglars discusses heavy financial losses with Monte Cristo and explores whether Andrea Cavalcanti offers his daughter a better marriage than Albert de Morcerf. Their conversation turns to Albert’s father, whose original name Danglars reveals, and ends with a decision to investigate his conduct in Greece.
What happens
- After Madame Danglars leaves home, Danglars reviews troubling accounts, attends the Chamber, and visits Monte Cristo.
- Danglars reports losses totaling 1,700,000 francs, and Monte Cristo questions the strength of his fortune.
- They discuss Major Cavalcanti’s banking arrangements and the money Andrea might receive through a marriage his father approves.
- Danglars expresses a preference for Andrea over Albert and challenges the standing of the Morcerf family.
- Danglars identifies Morcerf as Fernand Mondego, and Monte Cristo suggests asking a correspondent in Yanina about his involvement with Ali Tepelini.
- Danglars leaves determined to write that day and share any scandalous information.
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Monte Cristo turns vague suspicions into a specific inquiry. Danglars immediately agrees to investigate, connecting marriage negotiations with scrutiny of Morcerf’s past.
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What does Danglars agree to ask his correspondent in Yanina?
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